# Whitby and Esk Valley Active Travel

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1206506 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1206506)
- Website: https://www.whitbyactivetravel.org.uk
- Latest income: £12.9k; spending £16.6k
- What it funds: Recreation
- Who it helps: People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: North Yorkshire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/whitby-and-esk-valley-active-travel

We have the declared aims of facilitating the provision of active travel infrastructure (paths, benches, storage etc), and promoting the uptake of active travel in the Whitby and Esk Valley area.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £12.9k | £16.6k | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2025 | £9,157 | £3,415 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the public benefit to promote and facilitate, in the Whitby and esk Valley area the development and maintenance of accessible paths and facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for the public at large including walkers, cyclists, equestrians and those with disabilities.

## What it funds

Whitby and Esk Valley Active Travel is registered under the Charity Commission purposes recreation for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Whitby and Esk Valley Active Travel reported income of £12.9k and spending of £16.6k. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £20k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Whitby and Esk Valley Active Travel in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (whitbyactivetravel.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Whitby and Esk Valley Active Travel open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Whitby and Esk Valley Active Travel is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Whitby and Esk Valley Active Travel fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

### Does Whitby and Esk Valley Active Travel give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Whitby and Esk Valley Active Travel makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Whitby and Esk Valley Active Travel give each year?

The register does not break out Whitby and Esk Valley Active Travel's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £16.6k. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £10k a year.

### How large is Whitby and Esk Valley Active Travel?

In its latest reported year Whitby and Esk Valley Active Travel reported income of £12.9k and spending of £16.6k.


## Similar funders

- [Corra Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/corra-foundation) – 4 open schemes
- [The Gannochy Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gannochy-trust) – 2 open schemes
- [London Marathon Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/london-marathon-foundation) – 1 open scheme
- [Harpur Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/harpur-trust)
- [Armed Forces Covenant Fund](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/armed-forces-covenant-fund)
- [The Veterans' Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/veterans-foundation)

## Guides

- [How to apply to the Gannochy Trust: who it funds, typical awards and deadlines](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-to-gannochy-trust)
- [Who funds youth charities in the UK: the funders, their typical grants and how to find yours](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/who-funds-youth-charities-uk)